Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation:

decitabine/cedazuridine (Inaqovi)®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) who are ineligible for standard induction chemotherapy.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication. As a result we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
decitabine cedazuridine (Inaqovi)
SMC ID:
SMC2681
Indication:

As monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) who are ineligible for standard induction chemotherapy.

Pharmaceutical company
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe
BNF chapter
Malignant disease and immunosuppression
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 June 2024